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EAST CONTRA COSTA · LOCAL AREA GUIDE

Discover Brentwood.

From the charm of historic downtown to the shopping and restaurants along Sand Creek Road, Brentwood offers a blend of neighborhood character and everyday convenience. Explore local favorites and the schools that help shape the community.

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LOCAL ROOTS

The history of Brentwood

Brentwood began as a farming community in eastern Contra Costa County in the late 1800s. Settlers established agricultural operations in the area around 1878, and the fertile landscape became known for its orchards and crops. The city officially incorporated in 1948, long before the residential neighborhoods and shopping destinations familiar today.

As the East Bay expanded, Brentwood evolved from a small agricultural town into a growing suburban city. Its farming heritage remains visible in the surrounding orchards, seasonal farm stands, cherry picking and historic downtown, even as new neighborhoods and businesses have taken shape.

64,292RESIDENTS · 2020 U.S. CENSUS

Today, Brentwood blends its agricultural roots with modern shopping, dining, parks and established neighborhoods.

Sources: City of Brentwood · City 75th Anniversary · Bay Area Census population data. Population is the 2020 census count, not a current estimate.
DINE LOCAL

Restaurants & cafés

Explore a selection of downtown favorites, dining destinations, cafés and everyday options around Brentwood.

SHOP LOCAL

Shopping & essentials

From the boutiques of downtown to The Streets of Brentwood and neighborhood shopping centers.

EDUCATION

Schools in Brentwood

Public elementary, middle and high schools in Brentwood. School assignment depends on the property's address; always confirm directly with the district.

Verify boundaries and enrollment with Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District.

Directory compiled October 2026 from local business directories, shopping center listings and school district resources. Businesses and tenants may change; this is a useful selection, not a guaranteed complete list.

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